Asset rich and income poor is the dilemma faced by many retirees. But there may be opportunities to boost your retirement income by tapping into your biggest asset – your home. With property prices booming, many retirees are finding that the home they have lived in...
Once you’ve built up a retirement nest egg, it can seem like a lot of money. You might be tempted to take at least some of your superannuation as a lump sum and treat yourself to something. But remember, with life expectancies on the increase, your money is likely to...
A successful retirement means different things to different people. Whatever your definition of retirement success, one thing is sure – no one wants their golden years pressured by financial concerns. A bit of careful planning can eliminate the worry of not having...
After spending their working life building retirement savings, many retirees are often reluctant to eat into their “nest egg” too quickly. This is understandable, given that we are living longer than previous generations and may need to pay for aged care and health...
As anyone who has joined the weekend crowd at Bunnings knows, Australians love DIY. And that same can-do spirit helps explain why 1.1 million Aussies choose to take control of their retirement savings with a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF). As well as control,...
After a year when even the best laid plans have been put on hold due to COVID-19, people who were planning to retire soon may be having second thoughts. You may be concerned about a drop in your super balance, insecure work, or an uncertain investment outlook....
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